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TN SB0505

TN SB0505
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 55, Chapter 8, relative to fines for speeding.


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Introduced
01/25/2023
In Committee
Crossed Over
03/13/2023
Passed
04/04/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/18/2023

Introduced Session

113th General Assembly

Bill Summary

As enacted, authorizes the legislative body of a municipality to establish the fine for speeding within a residential zone within its jurisdictional boundaries at $200. - Amends TCA Title 5; Title 6; Title 7 and Title 55, Chapter 8.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes municipalities in Tennessee to establish a special speed limit of $200 for speeding violations within residential zones that are adjacent to or within one-quarter mile of a residential area. It amends the Tennessee Code Annotated to allow municipalities to adopt this ordinance by a majority vote of the governing body. The bill specifies that a violation of this special speed limit would be a Class C misdemeanor, punishable only by a $200 fine. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2023.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Effective date(s) 07/01/2023 (on 04/18/2023)

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